01-05-2016, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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Hey All, Car is due to arrive 24th Jan. I have some concerns regarding the dealer wash/prep as I'm pretty fastidious when it comes to detailing and wanted to avoid having to spend hours correcting a brand new cars paint if it can be avoided.
If I request they do not touch it, is it likely the car would still have been washed between when it left Germany and arriving at the dealership or if not still require some minor correction anyway, in which case I shouldn't worry and just let them wash it provided its hand washed with clean microfibre. On the other hand I feel a bit funny about taking delivery of a dirty car with all the exterior wrapping on it. Kind of a big moment for me with my first new M3 and seems the experience won't have that WOW factor if she aint sparkling clean wrapped in a pretty bow. Thoughts? |
01-05-2016, 09:08 PM | #2 |
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Its been on a ship for 4-6 weeks.
Its going to need a clean. Doesnt matter where you purchase a vehicle, they will always need paint correction. Enjoy the moment of picking up your gleaming new toy ☺ |
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The new car straight from the factory required very light correction. The ED car that I drove for 1,500 miles required moderate correction - there was a sap stain on the hood from when I parked under a tree and some weird clear coat scratches on the rear passenger door like two doors had scraped coating against each other. It was only in the clear coat, though. Plus some minor user induced swirls Oh, don't get me started on that shadowline trim between the doors. That stuff is SOOOOOO SOOOFFT.
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What colour is your new car - if it's non metallic, you might want to not let them touch it. Metallic has the clear coating and seems to withstand a bit more treatment.
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01-06-2016, 04:00 AM | #9 |
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I have an M3 which will arrive in April. I'm not fussed if they wash it as I'll have it booked into my favourite detailer shortly after.
I'd also be showing the car off to friends and family when I pick it up, so I want it clean that day Oh and taking photos on pickup day too. |
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01-06-2016, 05:14 AM | #10 |
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I requested to have my car delivered with the plastic wrap still on the car without any problems. Brought the car home and did all the detailing myself which took me over 2 days. Did the Quartz coating which is the Gyeon product and the end result was absolutely amazing
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They damaged the paint work (near roundel and driver door sill or rocker panel) on my car. The damage near roundel was when fitting gloss black grills but tried to sell - it happened in delivery - paint shop said its good they owned up so they were fibbing and then they clipped a heal on the sill.
I made it very clear to the GM how I felt and got them to compensate but in all honesty no money could have made it better so they ruined my joy in picking up the car. I read all the Americans swear not to get the dealers to touch your car. Get a detailer or detail your self. I ignored it thinking, nah, Australia's different - 150k+ cars. They will be meticulous. Nope I was wrong. Never again. Get the parts fitted your self. Do everything your self or go choose the right people. It got worse, I had the entire car paint protected. Suntek - and could not protect the parts repainted for 30 days post paint so guess what happens. Second weekend ownership - went for a drive with the lads - my mistake - ran at the end of the train in close proximity through some back roads and the small strip around the roundel not protected. Three chips, one quite noticeable (wife thinks not and that I'm mad but it pains me knowing its there). Had it protected with the chips but that's what I was avoiding with the protection. Argh. I wish I told them to leave the car as is of the ship and had it detailed by a detailer. My first M. My first sports(ish) car and I'm anal so many distrort nights before and after pick. Over it now. Love the car but still bugs me. Next car. Instructions. Do not look at the car. I'll back it off the truck. Here's your cheque. Later!! |
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Congratulations on your car mate! My car arrives on the 24th January also! The Tamerlane. How long will it take your dealer to get your car and get it ready?
I can't seem to wait any longer! |
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01-10-2016, 02:58 AM | #17 |
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So sorry to hear that Simpleton I learned my lesson years ago so now I insist on picking it up in as is/came from the factory and do the full detailing/parts fitting myself
Over the years I've learned that if you want something done properly just shut-up and do it yourself |
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Did you put on any options on your car over than what is included in the 2016 LCI model? |
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So I have advised my dealer that I do not want them to wash/detail the car. They checked with Service Manager and they suggested I sign a waiver form to absolve the company & BMW from any future claims that could arise from this. BMW Aust would need to be informed for both CLI & warranty purposes.
Don't think I'm prepared to do this. I'm really curious to hear their reason as to how them not washing my car invalidates my paint warranty!?!? |
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